The 2012 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup was the third edition of the women's football tournament, and was held in Azerbaijan from 22 September to 13 October, following a decision by the executive committee on 19 March 2010. Defending champions South Korea failed to qualify for the tournament. France won the title after defeating North Korea 1âÂÂ1 (7âÂÂ6 after pen.).
Originally, all four stadiums were to be located in Baku, but due to FIFA demands, two extra stadiums needed to be added. One was in the city and another in Lankaran, who hosted three games. Four of the matches were held at Tofiq Bahramov Stadium.
A total of 14 referees and 28 assistant referees were appointed by FIFA for the tournament.
The final draw was held on 6 July 2012 in Baku.
Each team submitted a squad of 21 players, including three goalkeepers. The squads were announced on 14 September 2012.
The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows:
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
The two teams finishing first and second in each group qualify for the quarter-finals.
All times are Azerbaijan Summer Time ().
In the knockout stages, if a match is level at the end of normal playing time, no extra time will be played, with the match to be determined by a penalty shoot-out.
The following awards were given for the tournament:
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